MercuryGate

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The post How to Thrive in the Upcoming Holiday Capacity Crunch appeared first on MercuryGate International. According to FreightWaves Sonar, total freight volumes are currently 80% above fall 2019, and last week, tender rejections rose above 25%. The problems aren’t just forcing shippers […].

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MercuryGate

OCTOBER 29, 2020

As seasonality and disruption continue to redefine the capacity crisis, more companies turn to new […]. The post How to Find Trucking Capacity in a Tight Market and Reduce Truckload Freight Costs appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Parade’s approach to capacity management is different from the rest in several ways. Parade is considered the top capacity management solution by most of the supply chain industry. Reps have access to their booking metrics so that they can track their progress, set goals, and have a clear view of how to achieve those goals.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2021

What’s in this article: How to become a shipper of choice. Today, it has become vital for shippers to ensure they stay in the good standings of carrier partners to continue moving freight in this tight capacity market. All this adds to current tight capacity constraints which increases freight costs.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2021

To reduce the risk of supply chain disruption , shippers need to know what it means for their operation going into the start of May and how to use the right services to find available capacity before the CVSA roadcheck storm arrives. Consolidate parcel and LTL freight to reduce wasted space and tap additional capacity.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Today, we continue our series highlighting our top blog posts of the year! That then allows us to create more of that kind of content for our award-winning blog This year we will feature the top blog posts by page views in the following categories: Manufacturing , Logistics , Freight , and the Supply Chain. Read more here.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The Logistics Blog®. Carrier LTL Embargoes – Why They Happen And How To Manage Them. Since an embargo is designed to reduce stress on a limited capacity network, they may also be isolated geographically. Webinars Show Submenu Resources. Whitepaper. Case Study. Adam White.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 2, 2023

This blog will look closely at the 6 most pressing challenges posed by smart factories and how an ERP system can help you overcome them. The post 5 smart factory challenges and how to address them with ERP solutions appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. Many of these challenges stem from the technologies themselves.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

A brief look at the GlobalTranz blog for January and February shows about a half dozen winter story advisories across the U.S. Capacity constraints and transportation delays. Shifting consumer demand, bad weather, driver shortages, fuel prices and an array of influences conspire to shrink available capacity.

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Parade

JANUARY 7, 2022

Parade’s new feature helps brokerages find carrier capacity in every quote, even the ones they don’t use. The New Parade Feature in a Nutshell The new feature focuses on showing customers not only capacity within their current network, but also other potential capacity our system has identified. There’s no shame in it.

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Parade

JANUARY 7, 2022

Parade’s new feature helps brokerages find carrier capacity in every quote, even the ones they don’t use. The New Parade Feature in a Nutshell The new feature focuses on showing customers not only capacity within their current network, but also other potential capacity our system has identified. There’s no shame in it.

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Locus

OCTOBER 18, 2023

An ideal driver-assist application offers precise, turn-by-turn guidance, taking into account diverse parameters such as route limitations, regional laws, vehicle load capacity, and current traffic scenarios. Schedule a Demo The post How to leverage human productivity to improve SLA adherence? appeared first on Locus Blog.

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Efficient fuel management can enhance route planning and capacity utilization. Read also: How to Calculate the Cost of Transport 2. Read also: What Makes Every Delivery More Efficient Than the Last How to reduce delivery costs of last-mile?

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Compactor Management Company

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Do you often think about how tires are recycled? This blog is here with valuable insights on the tire recycling process and tire disposal methods. The answer lies in the increasing number of tires and how quickly some tires reach the end of their life. How to Recycle Tires? How to Dispose of Tires?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Therefore, manufacturers are facing the dire need to improve their data mining capacities to improve real-time decisions. The post Top 3 challenges facing manufacturers and how to overcome them appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. This forces manufacturers to miss out on quality.

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MercuryGate

JULY 14, 2022

The value of integrated and optimized TMS software comes from improved insight into industry trends and the ability for shippers, transportation providers, and logistics service providers to predict and plan for capacity and freight management fluctuations.

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Locus

JUNE 9, 2023

Want to know how to control transportation costs, and make each delivery profitable? How to calculate the transport cost in logistics? Schedule a Demo References: [link] The post How to Calculate the Cost of Transport appeared first on Locus Blog. Click this!

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Locus

JUNE 9, 2023

Want to know how to control transportation costs, and make each delivery profitable? How to calculate the transport cost in logistics? Schedule a Demo References: [link] The post How to Calculate the Cost of Transport appeared first on Locus Blog. Click this!

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2016

In each of the blog posts we will include the title, the brief excerpt, and then the link of the top 5 blog posts in that category by the amount of views. . The competition is fierce in each category, as so far this year we have published over 150 blog posts! 5 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts of 2016.So

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

The reasons for a carrier to reject the load tender are: 1) lack of trucking capacity; and 2) the rate is too low. A change in reefer trailer capacity can also help explain why capacity, in general, has changed, as those reefer trailers are not available for other types of freight. As load volumes increase, capacity tightens.

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GoShip Blog

AUGUST 30, 2022

In other cases, you may be short of carrier capacity when needed. When your regular carrier can’t provide the required capacity, you may address the spot shipments market to deliver your goods on time. How to benefit from spot shipments. Learn what things are worth considering while booking unplanned shipments.

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 9, 2021

Most fruit and vegetable farmers, as well as importers, start to look for the capacity to distribute their products across the country when the demand for fresh produce greatly increases. Refrigerated capacity is normally tight during this season. Tips for shipping fresh produce: How to ship frozen food. Book cold capacity.

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Ship Monk

JULY 20, 2023

Carriers adjust their base rates annually according to projected operating costs, shipping capacity, forecasted demand, fuel prices, and other factors. Discover the ins and outs of DIM Weight and carrier specific requirements on our ShipMonk blog. Shipping Zones Zones affect your shipping in two main ways: cost and time.

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Image source: Flickr | Logistics Planning 2024: How To Carry out Logistical Planning for This Year Have you ever given the recent evolution of logistics any thought? Read also: How to Make Reverse Packaging Logistics More Efficient? How to carry out logistical planning for 2024? Why is logistical planning necessary?

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GoShip Blog

AUGUST 16, 2022

Bad weather undoubtedly causes limited carrier capacity. How to ship in bad weather conditions? We can connect you to the vast network of carriers, so you always have guaranteed moving capacity. If you still manage to retrieve it, expect increased pricing for shipping services.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 21, 2023

Contract rates tend to climb during periods of loose capacity, when shippers have the pricing power and carriers are just trying to keep their trucks loaded. Schedule a free consultation to see how FreightWaves SONAR can help you improve rate accuracy and leverage spot rates at tender to negotiate, buy and sell capacity.

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Locus

MARCH 6, 2023

As we saw earlier, it answers the question, “How likely will a customer recommend your business to others on a scale of 0 – 10?” Are you looking to find out how to win customer delight with an exceptional delivery experience? But how to provide these time-slot options that best suit their needs?

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

It is how the carriers know how much of their capacity is dedicated to your freight. Provide short instructions for your cargo so the carriers know how to handle the freight. How to fill it out? Your paperwork reflects all the time details of the load. Number of shipment units. The NMFC freight class.

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GoShip Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

How to get the best truckload quotes. To find the best rates for your shipments, it’s important to understand how the freight quoting process works. Knowing how what you’re trying to ship factors into the shipping rate is a crucial part of shipping efficiency. Learn the basics. Use professional platforms.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

Many LTL industry trends, including capacity limitations, increasing accessorials, surcharge rates, changes in market trends and buying patterns, are almost certain to continue through 2021 and for some time to come. Major shippers and transporters have only so much space available to work within LTL shipping capacity.

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 6, 2022

Learn how to do it within your budget. The tight market brings increased shipping rates due to the lack of moving capacity. How to predict freight rate changes? Evaluating your sales analytics can often help you gain insight into future purchasing volumes and understand how many shipments you’ll have to complete.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. There were approximately 220 blog posts in 2017, and over 360,000 page views on those posts alone. Share This: Read More.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 16, 2021

While operating at 110% capacity may not always be feasible, making the most of the eCommerce slow season definitely is. If you’ve been itching to pick up the pace, you’ve stumbled upon the right blog post. Subscribe to our blog newsletter ! Let us know ! Hearing from you is always a treat. .

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

Cushioned envelopes are less expensive to ship than boxes since they take up less capacity in transit. The appropriate box will be neither too large nor too small for your item. Consider using a cushioned envelope to save money on shipping small and fragile items.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2018

We’ll publish every Tuesday right on the Cerasis blog and Freight Institute. Some not so commonly known tips, as it relates to being more carrier friendly, that shippers should focus on to find capacity. Capacity Crunch & Freight Management Resources. We hope you enjoy! Download eBook.

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Locus

MAY 2, 2023

The key drivers contributing to this rise in the cost of fulfillment are: Demand for quicker fulfillment Rising complexities of e-commerce logistics like returns The dire need to increase capacity to meet growing demand What do customers expect from D2C and omnichannel retailers? Are you looking to simplify multi-carrier delivery management?

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2021

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